1. ACT English Test Sentence Structure

2. Independent clause. New independent clause. Independent clause, (conjunction) independent clause. –FAN BOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) Independent clause ; independent clause. Independent clause, dependent clause. Dependent clause, independent clause.

3. Independent Clause –Subject –Predicate Conjunctions: –FAN BOYS For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so Dependent Clause – It can’t stand alone Watch out for: – When, where, why, how, if, as, because, although, while, despite, that, who, what

4. What type sentence? Jane lit the campfire. Frank set up the tent. Independent clause. New independent clause. Jane lit the campfire, while Frank set up the tent. Independent clause, dependent clause. As Jane lit the campfire, Frank set up the tent. Dependent clause, independent clause. Jane lit the campfire, and Frank set up the tent. Independent clause, (conjunction) independent clause. Jane lit the campfire; Frank set up the tent. Independent clause ; independent clause.

5. 4 Errors In Sentence Structure 1.Sentence Fragments 2.Run-ons and comma splices 3.Misplaced Modifiers 4.Non-parallel construction

6. Sentence Fragments #1 The sentence only has a dependent clause. No second half. EX: The bride and groom drove away in their car. As the children ran behind, shouting and laughing. a. NO CHANGE b. While the c. During which the d. The

7. Sentence Fragments #2 Incorporate 2 sentences into one. EX: Although it will always be associated with Shakespeare’s famous literacy character. The castle at Elsinore was never home to Hamlet. a. NO CHANGE b. character, the c. character; the d. character. A

8. Error #2 Comma Splices 2 independent clauses held together with a coma. –What to do: Break it into 2 sentences. Use a conjunction Run-On Sentences No comma present – What to do: Break it into 2 independent clauses. Use a comma

9. Comma Splices/Run-Ons EX: There is not much difference between the decision to enter politics and the decision to jump into a pit full of rattlesnakes, in fact, you might find a friendlier environment in the snake pit. a.NO CHANGE b.Rattlesnakes. In fact, c.Rattlesnakes in fact d.Rattlesnakes, in fact

10. Misplaced Modifiers Modifying phrase – a group of words without a subject. –Check that it is modifying the correct noun. –Construction shifts Move the modifier.

11. Non-Parallel Construction List of verbs (make sure they are in the same tense) List of nouns (no gerunds) Starts with an infinitive, then stick with it.

12. What’s next? Complete the Sentence Structure Drill Turn it in once you are done. Put notes into ASK binder.